Commercial real estate insurance premiums have surged 88% nationwide in the past five years, leaving developers, investors and owners increasingly at risk.
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Dealmaker: Newmark Arranges $630M Refinancing for 830 Brickell in Miami
Newmark Group, New York, arranged a $630 million refinancing loan for 830 Brickell, a newly delivered Class A office tower in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.
Wilqo’s Tom Morelli on Where Technology Is Driving ROI–and Where It’s Not
As the industry changes, so does the cost of doing business. According to Freddie Mac’s 2024 Cost to Originate study, average origination costs have gone up 35% over the past three years, leaving origination costs incredibly high.
Cotality: Home Equity Continues to Dip
Cotality, Irvine, Calif., released its Homeowner Equity Report for Q3 2025, finding borrower equity decreased year-over-year by 2.1%.
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RentCafe Ranks Most Livable Metro Areas
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., released a report ranking 149 U.S. metro areas on quality of life across 17 metrics.
Dealmaker: Mesa West Capital Originates $42M for Dallas Townhomes
Mesa West Capital, Los Angeles, originated $42 million for the acquisition and renovation of a 149-unit townhome community in Dallas.
Cushman & Wakefield Sees Momentum, Optimism Ahead for CRE Market
Cushman & Wakefield, New York, released its 2026 outlook, predicting that the commercial real estate sector will enter the new year with “renewed momentum, clearer visibility and growing optimism.”
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MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in November
Homebuyer affordability improved slightly in November, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,034 from $2,039 in October.